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School: Castleblayney (2) (roll number 10649)

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Baile na Lorgan, Co. Mhuineacháin
Teacher:
William Boyd
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0943, Page 378

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  1. How Candles Were Made in Our District

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    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
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    Leanor Hughes
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  2. Candle-Making

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    Long ago candles were made by means of rushes and tallow.
    The rushes were first cut and dried round the fire. When dried they were cut in lengths and the
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